copyright

Definition

The right by law to be the entity which determines who may publish, copy and distribute a piece of writing, music, picture or other work of authorship.

Etymology

From copy + right.

Example Sentences

• "Copyright is a separate legal area from trademarks."
• "One of the important points that would have to be examined in such a discussion would be how far the growth of this class has been artificially stimulated by the law of copyright.¹"
• "The artist lost the copyrights to her songs when she signed the contract."